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Del Valle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,284 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakewood, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Del Valle Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Neighborhood park featuring a basketball court with seating & a gated playground for youngsters.
What runners say about Del Valle Park
“Neat, clean park with a nice redone playground and basketball courts.”
“Beautiful park to walk, ride, sit, jog, lay in the grass and be lazy and learn a little history while you're at it.”
“The Veterans Memorial Wall serves as a poignant tribute to those who served our country, offering a space for quiet reflection and gratitude.”
The Boys of Del Valle Park by Dennis Lander, Vietnam Veteran We climbed aboard that huge winged rocket, And rode it to the sky. Our minds would soar for hours and hours, We’re never gonna die. With pitch and yaw, dives and rolls, We’d blast bad guys to heaven. We’d crash and burn and walk away, Heck, we’re only seven.
This park is great for kids to get their wiggles out! They have so many neat things to climb! The choices are endless. My son is 4 and had no problem getting around, although the recommended age for this playground is 5-12. This is our second time here and he is having a blast.
Beautiful park to walk, ride, sit, jog, lay in the grass and be lazy and learn a little history while you're at it. The Vietnam War Memorial is something to see and worth the trip.
Great for some relaxing time with friends, family, pets, etc. people were nice and the the whole park is well maintained. There were some really muddy areas with a foul smell but other than that it’s my go to for a quick walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of parking is available and the bathrooms are located right next to the play area.”
“Lots of parking is available and the bathrooms are located right next to the play area.”
“The Veterans Memorial Wall serves as a poignant tribute to those who served our country, offering a space for quiet reflection and gratitude.”
“The playground is full of climbing opportunities, the structure is wheelchair accessible too.”
Plan your run at Del Valle Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitelakewoodcity.org
- Phone+1 562-429-0545
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–7:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–7:15 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–7:15 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–7:15 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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